Do you know the leading cause of death among women from the age group of 20-50 years in the world? Breast cancer – that’s right. Back in 2012, nearly 1.7 million cases of the disease were diagnosed worldwide. We agree the statistic is shocking but there’s more. Speaking of just India, one out of 22 women develops breast cancer and…

Believe it or not – as fun as it sounds being lazy is not a healthy habit. One should move around, even if it is in the house, and do a task that requires physical activity. In an age where most people have sedentary routines, exercising has become more than important. The American Cancer Society recommends everyone should aim for…

What do you think when the term breast cancer comes to your mind? “It won’t happen to me because no one in my family has it.” “It only happens to women who wear underwired bras.” “Breast implants and cancer go hand-in-hand.” Don’t be silly – it is easy to get swayed by such thoughts. After all – the fear of…

The numbers of breast cancer patients in India is increasing by the day. Over 8.8 lac deaths by 2020 are predicted due to the serious disease, reports Indian Council of Medical Research. Currently, breast cancer accounts for 27% of all cancers in women in India. What’s more disturbing is even though there is an increased awareness about it, not a…

It doesn’t matter where you live, what religion you follow or what gender you belong to – cases of breast cancer are everywhere. In India, the situation is particularly alarming with over 8.8 lakh deaths estimated due to the disease by 2020. The worst part is that breast cancer is non-existent for majority of the population – until a near and…

In the last few weeks, we have shared ample articles with you that highlight the seriousness of breast cancer. It exists. It happens to 1 out 22 women in India, and yes it can happen to you or to women around you. Unfortunately, the “It-Won’t-Happen-To-Me” attitude is not the right way to go about breast cancer. We are sure if…

We live in an age and time when breast cancer is curable – if detected at an early stage. There is radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and other different kinds of treatments to negate cancer in the body. But just because there is a cure, it doesn’t mean that cure can’t be improved. Researchers all across the globe are continuously working…

Breast cancer ranks as the number one cancer among Indian women and that accounts for 27% of all cancers affecting females in our country. According to Indian Council of Medical Research, over 8.8 lac deaths are estimated by 2020 due to the disease. One of the saddest realities in India is that though there is an increased awareness about breast…

Breast cancer? Hmm…does it sound familiar? We are sure it does. India has witnessed a steep rise in the number of women being affected by breast cancer. In fact, one out of 22 women in the country develops the disease, and one out of two dies because of it. The worst is lack of early diagnosis is leading India towards…

India is witnessing more and more women getting diagnosed with breast cancer. Each year, around 1.44 lakh women in India are diagnosed with breast cancer (Indian Council Of Medical Research). No matter what religion, gender or age, cases of this type of cancer are everywhere. According to current data provided by CORE Diagnostics and Cytecare Cancer Hospitals, Bangalore, one out…